Help Ansh Take His First Independent Steps

22nd December 2011 is a day we will never forget— the day our son, Ansh, came into our lives and filled it with love, joy, and endless dreams. Like any new parents, we imagined a future full of milestones, laughter, and simple everyday achievements.

In his early months, Ansh seemed like any other baby, though a little unsettled at times. As first-time parents, we reassured ourselves that every child develops at their own pace. But as months passed, we noticed he wasn’t reaching key milestones like sitting, crawling, or turning.

Our lives changed forever the day we met the paediatrician. We were introduced to two words we had never heard before —Cerebral Palsy. Ansh was diagnosed with a lifelong condition caused by a lack of oxygen to parts of his brain early in life, affecting his movement and muscle control.

From that moment, our journey became one of strength, resilience, and hope.

Despite the challenges, Ansh has shown incredible determination. He learned to sit, crawl, and move — just at his own pace. Today, he is a bright, loving, and intelligent boy who attends a mainstream school and excels in his studies. Maths is his favourite subject, and he writes using his left hand.

Ansh faces daily physical challenges — his right side is more affected—but he continues to push forward. He uses a walking frame and, with support, manages everyday tasks that many of us take for granted. He has already overcome so much, including childhood cataract surgery at just five years old.

And yet, Ansh refuses to be defined by his challenges.

In a truly inspiring achievement, Ansh has been selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027—a once-in-a-lifetime global event that brings together young people from across the world. This milestone reflects his determination, resilience, and incredible spirit.

But Ansh has one simple, powerful dream: to walk independently like his friends.

To help make this possible, Ansh underwent Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, on 4th December 2020. This life-changing surgery was just the beginning of his journey.

The real challenge now is intensive rehabilitation.

For SDR to be successful, Ansh requires ongoing, specialised physiotherapy, swimming, and therapies such as horse riding. These are essential to help him relearn movement and build strength—but unfortunately, they are not fully funded and must be paid for privately.

In addition, as Ansh grows, independence in mobility is becoming increasingly important. To help him move more freely and confidently, he needs specialised equipment for his wheelchair:

Mountain wheels to allow him to navigate outdoor terrains and participate more fully in activities

An Empulse F55 power attachment to convert his wheelchair into a powered one, giving him greater independence in daily life

These essential mobility aids are not available through the NHS and must be funded privately.

As parents, it is incredibly difficult to watch your child struggle for something as basic as independence. But we remain hopeful—because we see his determination every single day.

We are reaching out with humble hearts to ask for your support.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will go directly towards Ansh’s therapy, mobility equipment, and independence—helping him move closer to walking on his own and confidently representing the UK on the global stage in Poland.

Let’s come together to help Ansh take those steps—both in life and towards his dreams.

👉 Follow Ansh’s journey: www.facebook.com/Ansh.Dream

With heartfelt gratitude,

Payal (Mum) & Nikhil (Dad)

7.5% of all donations to Tree of Hope in relation to this appeal will be allocated to the general charitable purposes of Tree of Hope to cover our core operating costs.

If we raise insufficient funds, or surplus funds, then the funds will be used, if appropriate, to fund support for our child’s needs in accordance with Tree of Hope’s charitable objects. If in those circumstances we are unable to use all or part of the funds for the benefit of our child in accordance with Tree of Hope’s charitable objects, then any funds that cannot be used will be transferred to be used for the general charitable purposes of Tree of Hope.